Hi-Viz suggestions for walking in-hand

[MissCandy]

... a 7 month old colt

We don't go near roads but use a bridle path that is quite densly populated with dog walkers, riders and cyclists at the weekends. Visibility on the path is quite good but he would be camoflauged from a distance.

last week I wasn't wearing any o naughty I know) although I was with somebody who was wearing a hi-viz vest. Cyclist's came up quite fast and I don't want him to start getting spooked.

I have my own vest but wanted something for my colt as well. He's not 100%happy wearing rugs (but we are working on it) although I can only find exercise sheets which need to be under a saddle. I've thought about boots but not sure how he would react and I wanted something quite visible!

Or do you think a vest on me and nothing on him is sufficient?

Any suggestions?

 

[nickslynn]

how about the tail bandage type wrapps something like this? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hi-viz-tail-c...ds_Equestrian_Clothing_MJ&hash=item3f04fa8f8c
some thing for nose/brow band like .. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-HI-VIZ-KI...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item43a1f49728
or if hes got a sense of humour http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/hozhatz-refle...ds_Equestrian_Clothing_MJ&hash=item45f6fc7185 but can see some feeling a bit of a wollie in these!!

 

[Ali2]

There's a hi viz headcollar here:
http://www.lyndashorsewear.co.uk/index.php?cat=Hi-Viz_Fluorescent

Leg wraps? I like the Airowear ones

Exercise sheets that are intended to go under saddle can work OK with a surcingle to hold them in place.

I like the hot hatz above

 

[jesterfaerie]

How about a bridle set, tail guard, breastplate and/or a saddlepad?

http://www.polypads.co.uk/acatalog/shop.html - tailguard and saddle pad
http://www.v-bandz.co.uk/EQUESTRIAN-HI-VIZ-SAFETY/HORSE-HI-VIZ-SAFETY.aspx - range of hi-viz products

 

[MissCandy]

thanks for the suggestions

I did think about using a surcingle to hold an exercise sheet in place but I want to make sure he is happy with it before we venture out anywhere - don't want the potential to cause more accidents if he suddenly freaks out!

I like the headcollar for starters as I know he won't freak at that!

and the tail bandages and hat are good ideas - all good for his education as well. I think he would be quite happy to wear those